By Paul Gotham It’s easy to forget Chris Bostick is less than four years removed from high school. The 21-year old shares the wisdom and insights of a seasoned veteran as easily as he fields a Sunday hop before throwing to first. Maybe that’s what happens when one packs a decade’s worth of experience into a few short years. From Aquinas Institute to the New York … [Read more...] about Bostick ready for move to Nationals
Webster Yankees
Brust brings NYCBL experience to Monroe
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It didn’t take long for Dave Brust to arrive at an important realization. Less than one month into his first season as head coach of the Webster Yankees, Brust watched his top reliever, Patrick Urckfitz, sign a minor league free agent deal with the Houston Astros. The departure created hole in Webster’s bullpen. During 14.2 innings of … [Read more...] about Brust brings NYCBL experience to Monroe
2011 NYCBL West Final re-evaluated
By Paul Gotham One series, two teams, three games and the six players promoted to minor league baseball. More than a year has passed since the Webster Yankees trimmed the Geneva Red Wings in the 2011 New York Collegiate Baseball League West Division Final. Four runs proved the difference in a series dominated by the home team. Webster scored four in the … [Read more...] about 2011 NYCBL West Final re-evaluated
From NYCBL to NY-P, Bostick keeps making the grade
By Justin Lada NILES, OH – New York State is making itself comfortable in the college baseball spotlight. Thanks to Stonybrook’s run to the College World Series and the St. John’s Red Storm finishing a magical season in the Super-Regionals, the Empire State boasted two teams in college baseball’s grand showcase. New York Collegiate Baseball League alum Chris Bostick is … [Read more...] about From NYCBL to NY-P, Bostick keeps making the grade
Diaz and Johnson earn end-of-the season honors
By Paul Casey Gotham Former Monroe Community College Tribunes Luis Diaz and Kevin Johnson took the black and gold tradition of winning with them and led the Webster Yankees to a record-setting season. In the process, the pair earned themselves individual recognition. Webster won a league record 14 consecutive games and advanced to the New York Collegiate Baseball … [Read more...] about Diaz and Johnson earn end-of-the season honors